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Bawumia has changed “Turbulent” political landscape with his campaign of issues – Paramount Chief of Peki
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The Paramount Chief of Peki Traditional Area of the Volta Region, Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII, has commended the Vice President and Flagbearer of the NPP, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for engaging in a decent campaign, based on issues.
Welcoming Dr. Bawumia to Peki, in the South Dayi Constituency, as part of the NPP Flagbearer’s campaign tour, Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII, said, since Dr. Bawumia was elected Flagbearer of the NPP, he has observed that the Vice President has introduced a new form of campaigning on issues, which has contributed in changing the status quo of politics of insults in the country.
“This particular year’s political activity has taken a new turn and I take a special notice of it,” said the Paramount Chief.
He said “In the past, political activities had been turbulent and full of insults, and things that are not palatable for our children to learn from.”
He added “Before Alhaji Bawumia was elected to lead the NPP, the trend had started. Even people who had not declared themselves candidates, started with insults and threats but since he joined the fray, we noticed that his campaign has always been issue-based and this has changed the landscape of our campaigning for now,”
“Yes we still hear a few threats here and there, a few insults here and there. But what had been the status quo has changed and I think we need to commend the Flagbearer of the NPP for this,” the Paramount Chief added.
Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII said his comments were not intended to flatter Dr. Bawumia, but rather, a sincere observation.
“Those who know me know that I don’t flatter people. If I need to tell you, you’re a fool, I will look into your face and tell you, you are a fool. So whatever I say should not be taken as if because the Vice President is here, I want to flatter him,” he concluded.
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Vice President Opoku-Agyemang meets Ghanaian community in Rwanda, shares updates on reset agenda
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has met with members of the Ghanaian community in Kigali, Rwanda, to discuss their experiences abroad and developments back home.
The meeting, held while she was in Kigali for the inaugural Africa Mindset Reset Forum, saw the Vice President encouraging Ghanaians living abroad to register with Ghana’s diplomatic missions to stay connected and access support when needed.
She and her team shared updates on government’s Reset Agenda, highlighting progress in stabilising the economy and government’s commitment to prudent spending and responsible resource management.
“Our approach is to build from the ground up so that national development reaches communities,” Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said.
She noted that this includes major investments in road infrastructure, explaining that good roads support virtually every aspect of development. Government is also deepening decentralisation and directing more resources to local development through the District Assemblies Common Fund, with guidelines to ensure the funds translate into tangible improvements across districts.
On health, the Vice President said government’s broad objective remains universal healthcare.
She pointed to Free Primary Healthcare as a measure to strengthen preventive care and access at the community level, while the Ghana Medical Trust Fund supports treatment for costly non-communicable diseases. Together with the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Scheme, she said, these interventions aim to progressively close gaps in healthcare access.
She added that government continues to strengthen secondary schooling through dedicated and sustainable funding, while addressing some of the challenges that affected performance.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang thanked the Ghanaian community for the warm reception and for upholding Ghana’s good reputation in Rwanda, and encouraged them to continue looking out for one another and to remain worthy ambassadors of the country.
A delegation from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Minister for Health, Prof.Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, to explore areas of collaboration in support of Ghana’s efforts to reduce maternal mortality.
The delegation was led by the Country Director of KOICA, Mr. Dong Wan Woo.
The meeting focused on Ghana’s Maternal Mortality Action and Response Programme (MMARP) and how KOICA can support the country’s push to end preventable maternal deaths.
The engagement provided an opportunity for both parties to discuss strategies to strengthen maternal healthcare services.
Also, they looked at how to address gaps in care delivery, and improve health outcomes for mothers across the country.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
